Spring has sprung! After months of dreary winter weather, it’s time to welcome the sunshine and clear away the dirt and dust that has accumulated in your home. To get in the spring cleaning spirit, why not go the extra mile and “clean” your electronics as well?
Ever wonder what to do with the ’92 desktop still collecting dust in your garage? Or notice your smartphone has been running a little more sluggishly than usual? Many of us use our smartphones and mobile devices for a number of different purposes – to take photos, listen to music, access emails and much more. It’s no surprise that over time, your device will start performing slower and eventually run out of storage space. Now is the perfect time to get a head start with a mobile device refresh in order to ensure your gadgets are performing optimally.

As the nation’s largest and fastest growing light bulb, battery and device repair franchise, we’ve put together a few tips to keep in mind as you’re spring cleaning this season.

Smartphone Spring Cleaning

Make sure to back up your data. Before clearing out your phone of unwanted files and apps, first, back up your data on a backup drive or iCloud. That way, if something goes wrong, all your files haven’t been permanently deleted

Delete unused apps. Apps take up storage space on your phone, so it’s important to regularly delete the apps you don’t use to free up more memory

Clear your cache. If you use your phone to browse the web regularly, make sure to clear your cache. Doing so can improve your device’s performance and add extra space to the memory

Disinfect your device screen. Our smartphones accumulate a lot of dust, dirt and germs. To properly disinfect your smartphone, use a microfiber cloth and a reliable cleaner that doesn’t contain harsh chemicals or water

Electronics Spring Cleaning

Research proper ways to dispose or recycle your electronics. It’s essential to properly dispose or recycle your electronic devices and batteries. If thrown in the trash, the chemicals in these devices can harm the environment and pollute landfills

Wipe out personal information before recycling your electronic devices. If you’re recycling an old computer or laptop, make sure to erase the internal hard drive, so that your personal information isn’t at risk

Donating your device. If you have a device that is new enough to be reused, donate it to an organization that can refurbish your device for schools or communities in need

Look into the types of electronics that can be recycled. Computer monitors, CPU’s, printers laptops, cables and keyboards are commonly recycled electronic devices. Whereas microwaves, smoke detectors, toasters, and large household appliances are rarely accepted for recycling

Batteries Plus Bulbs is committed to reducing waste in landfill’s and preserving our environment, we offer recycling services specifically for batteries as well as light bulbs in all our retail stores. For all your recycling inquiries, please visit a local store near you or visit batteriesplus.com/t/recycling.

Company Info

Batteries Plus Bulbs, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hartland, WI, is a leading omni-channel retailer of batteries, light bulbs and smartphone repair services for the direct-to-consumer and commercial channels.Through a nationwide network of stores, the Company offers a differentiated value proposition of unrivaled product selection, in-stock availability and customer service.

Batteries Plus Bulbs is owned by Freeman Spogli, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles and New York City. To learn more about one of Forbes® Top 10 Best Franchises in America for the past three years, visit Batteries Plus Bulbs Franchise